Our Terms and Conditions clearly state that “Firearms which are possessed, manufactured or modified in violation of local, state, and Federal laws may not be used in QSI classes.” QSI instructors and Staff may inspect student’s guns prior to class to identify safe co

DO YOU HAVE TO ATTEMPT A RETREAT BEFORE DRAWING YOUR GUN? Lots of buzz around the MN v. Blevins ruling at the Minnesota Supreme Court. Background here: Minnesota high court sets self-defense precedent in machete case; retreat before brandishing a weapon It’s important to first e

While QSI may be best known for our defensive firearm classes, we offer many other courses.  We’ve had a lot of requests to put together a comprehensive course covering these three personal safety topics.   This is a course for EVERYONE, regardless of skill level or experience.

A note about Force on Force classes: QSI has always been dedicated to providing top-tier Force on Force classes. Unfortunately, we’ve had a lot of challenges getting into venues where we can teach them. Our first FoF venue was a privately-owned community center we were using aft

After announcing our Comprehensive Permit to Carry Course, we’ve gotten some questions about it. Here’s what we have to say: Q: What’s different about this course from other Permit to Carry courses? A: Permit to Carry training differs from instructor to instructor. H

2022 is shaping up to be one of our best years ever! We’ve got multiple Force on Force classes scheduled, including Self Defense, Mass Murder and Terrorism Incidents, Low-Light, Partner Tactics and Team Tactics. Our popular Building/Area Search and Escape is returning as well! W

If you’re carrying a gun for self-defense, it’s incumbent on you to practice with it and maintain a certain level of skill. With ammunition costs skyrocketing (and likely to get worse thanks to inevitable gun control proposals), your practice needs to be worth the time and

QSI Training has always focused our classes on individuals acting in self-defense. However, our more advanced students have been asking for something more. Recent events in Minneapolis and elsewhere have made the need for this next level of training apparent. In October 2020, we’

They show up in our classes like bad pennies – a hybrid holster using a leather (or worse, neoprene) backer with a kydex outer shell. There are a variety of makers who sell these to the unsuspecting public, but Alien Gear is probably the best known. These holsters have several f

QSI has a broad base of students and staff, some of whom are at high risk if infected with Covid-19. To minimize risk, we request that everyone adhere to these guidelines. If you have any questions of suggestions, please let us know! Students who are sick WILL NOT be allowed to attend